Robken Road is a coveted Roslindale location situated near the serenity of the Arnold Arboretum, Roslindale Urban Wilds & the eclectic bustle of Roslindale Village! This custom-built Cape home has been lovingly cared for throughout the years! A wonderful open & bright floor plan has the perfect balance of open light-filled spaces with private retreats including a perfect home office space & finished lower level! First floor offers a fireplaced living room, family room, primary bedroom with a balcony, full updated tiled bath, a modern kitchen that has stainless appliances, stone counters, and a center island overlooking the formal dining room. A stunning sunroom that leads to the deck & yard completes this level. The 2nd floor offers two generous private bedrooms! Central air & finished basement with a walk-out! Large deck, patio & 2 car off-street parking! Just steps to the Arboretum, the Village's fine shops & restaurants, and the commuter train to Boston & easy access to Medical!
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
6,600 sq ftLot Size
$594Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Mary Forde• Insight Realty Group, Inc.
Bought with April Nelson• Unlimited Sotheby's International Realty
The One-Family Residential 1F Subdistricts are established to preserve, maintain and promote low density one-family neighborhoods, to provide for new infill construction appropriate to the existing fabric. In a 1F Subdistrict, the maximum number of Dwelling Units Allowed in a single Building shall be 1.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Educational/school
Fire house
Library
Police station
Park & open space
Oct 9, 2025 • Final
Plumbing
Work on plumbing.
Plumbing
Oct 4, 2025 • Final
Plumbing
Work on plumbing.
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Level: First
Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Exterior Access
Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
Directions: Centre to Hazlemere to Robken, or Walter to Coniston to Selwyn to Robken. Close to the Arboretum!!!
UnparsedAddress: 20 Robken Road, Boston MA 02131
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,267
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Suffolk County
APN: 1387132
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Sumner Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.6mi
4/10
Boston Teachers Union School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
3/10
Margarita Muniz Academy
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
61% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$875,000 – $1.06M
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